Job Description

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Seven West Media is seeking a strategic, commercially minded finance leader to join our Perth-based team as Head of Financial Accounting.

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of robust, accurate and timely financial reporting. As a trusted partner to senior leaders across the business, you will influence decision-making through commercial insight, strong financial stewardship and a commitment to delivering reporting excellence.

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Leading a team of financial accountants, you will champion governance, compliance and continuous improvement while helping drive organisational performance and strategic growth. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity offering broad exposure across the business, significant executive engagement and the ability to make a meaningful impact beyond the finance function.

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About the role:

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The role plays a critical role in shaping financial performance through strong leadership, commercial partnership and the delivery of accurate and insightful financial information that supports strategic business outcomes.

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Leading the preparation and review of monthly financial and management reporting across the Group.

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Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounting, journals, reconciliations and financial analysis.

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Delivering meaningful financial insights, commentary and recommendations to the CFO and Group stakeholders.

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Managing cash flow, working capital and intercompany reporting activities.

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Overseeing fixed asset accounting and lease reporting in accordance with accounting standards, including AASB16.

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Leading statutory reporting requirements, including half-year and year-end financial statements.

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Managing relationships with external auditors and coordinating audit activities.

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Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.

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Preparing and reviewing business cases,



commercial analysis and ad hoc strategic projects.

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Providing financial guidance on contracts, compliance and reporting obligations, including Modern Slavery reporting requirements.

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Leading, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals across financial accounting and shared services.

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Driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes, controls and reporting.

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About you:

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You are a highly capable finance professional with a strong technical accounting background and a passion for leadership, business partnering and continuous improvement.

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You will bring:

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CA or CPA qualification.

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Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

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Extensive post-qualification experience within a commercial environment.

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A valid National Police Check or the willingness to obtain one.

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Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

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Solid technical accounting expertise, including statutory and management reporting.

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Experience working with auditors and managing complex reporting obligations.

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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.

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Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at executive level.

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Advanced Excel capabilities and experience working with ERP systems.

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Outstanding communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

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The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.

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Experience within the media, publishing or broader corporate sector will be highly regarded.

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Most importantly, you are a leader who is curious, collaborative and solutions-focused, with a genuine desire to contribute beyond the numbers.

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About the benefits:

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At Seven West Media, we believe our people are our greatest strength.

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In return, we offer:

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Competitive remuneration package.

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Enjoy a range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, dining and entertainment.

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Access to paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.

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Benefit from a range of wellbeing initiatives including a free on-site gym, complimentary parking and EV charging bays.

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About us:

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Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

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SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

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As we continue to operate across a diverse and expanding portfolio of media assets, the Head of Financial Accounting will play a critical leadership role in ensuring strong financial stewardship, reporting excellence and governance across the company. Ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career? Apply now.

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Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #TheWestAustralian

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📌 Head of Financial Accounting (Perth)
🏢 Seven West Media
📍 Perth